Wisdom Teeth
Why did the dentist suggest that I have my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth are the
third molar teeth in the jaws. They develop inside the bone, with the
crowns forming first, then the roots. If there is not enough room in the
jaw for the wisdom tooth to erupt into the mouth, it can become trapped
(impacted). Impacted wisdom teeth can be prone to developing infections
in the gums or the bone, or can have a negative effect on the teeth
beside them. Early removal of wisdom teeth can prevent these problems
from occurring. Waiting until there is a problem with the wisdom teeth
can result in a more complicated procedure to remove them later on.
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